Trip Reports
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Backpacking a Jumping Brook Loop
Jumping Brook is a mountain stream that’s pretty close to the geographic center of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. It drains the…
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Great Hikes: Mt Washington, the Huntington Ravine Trail, and a Boot Spur Loop
While I enjoy hiking solo in the White Mountains in summer, there are a few trails that I won’t hike…
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Great Hikes: Climbing Mt Madison by the Pine Link Trail
When I want inspiration, I head above treeline in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. There’s something about the big views and…
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AMC White Mountains Hiker Shuttle
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) runs a hiker shuttle (link to schedule) in New Hampshire’s White Mountains between its lodges…
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Backpacking the Fire Warden’s Loop
The Fire Warden’s Loop climbs Mts Hale, Zealand, South Twin, and North Twin Mountains, with an optional extension out to…
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Hiking Mt Flume in August
Mt Flume is the southernmost peak on Franconia Ridge and the first mountain the Pemigewasset Loopers encounter after leaving the…
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Great Hikes: Albany Mountain Trail
Albany Mountain? “Where the hell is that? What’s wrong with hiking in the White Mountains?” asked my friends. “Albany Mountain…
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Backpacking and Fishing in the Wild River Wilderness
The Wild River Wilderness is the wildest designated wilderness area in the White Mountain National Forest spanning New Hampshire and…
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Backpacking a 2Moose Loop
Mt Moosilauke is a massive mountain located in the southwest corner of the White Mountain National Forest. The main summit…
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Great Hikes: Speckled Mountain and the Blueberry Ridge Trail
Speckled Mountain (2906′) is the site of an old fire tower in Evans Notch, just inside the Caribou-Speckled Wilderness Area…
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Backpacking South Shoal Pond Peak
South Shoal Pond Peak, also known as Twintop or Mt Quinn isn’t a popular destination in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. But…
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Great Hikes: Speckled Mountain via the Cold Brook Trail Ledges
Speckled Mountain is a treeless summit in the Caribou-Speckled Wilderness, the newest and easternmost Wilderness Area in the White Mountain…
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Great Hikes: The Moriah Brook Trail in the Wild River Wilderness
In an area full of superlatives, the Moriah Brook Trail is considered one of the most beautiful gems in the…
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Great Hikes: Franconia Ridge Traverse
The Franconia Ridge Traverse is one of the most magnificent hikes in New Hampshire’s White Mountains and one that I…
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